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… Headaches. How is it diagnosed? Diagnosis starts with a medical history and physical examination. If your doctor … your blood cortisol and ACTH levels. You may have imaging tests of the adrenal glands, the pituitary gland, or the hypothalamus. CT scan or MRI can be used to see if there are signs of damage …
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… Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency … Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency … Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… by giving you a physical examination and doing some medical tests. If you have a cough every day that produces mucus, … your doctor may want to do a chest X-ray or a chest CT scan . Other tests your doctor may do include blood tests to …
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… common. Ways to diagnose a SLAP tear include: A series of tests in which your doctor moves your shoulder joint around … dye is injected into your shoulder before you have an MRI scan. When a dye is used, the test is called an MRI … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… do a physical examination. Your doctor may also need to do tests to check your stomach and digestion and to rule out … symptoms. Tests that may be done include: Gastric emptying scan. This test can show how quickly food leaves your … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… chin back, belly in, and your lower back supported. Your spine should be in the neutral position , with three general … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… rate, blood pressure, or other body functions at home. The medical office staff can check the results. They may contact … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & …
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… other treatment. There is a slight risk of damaging the spine or nerves. There is some risk of infection. There are … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… is the part of a growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this tube does not close completely and the brain or spine are not fully formed. The most common NTDs are: Spina bifida: when the spine does not close Anencephaly: when the brain and skull …
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… it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history and do a physical examination. This may … how strongly the anal sphincter contracts. You may need tests to rule out other conditions. For example, you may … to the muscles of the pelvic floor or the lower end of the spine (sacrum). In some cases, they may also remove a …
